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Engaging event and activities for visitors have an unforgettable vacation experience
As the snow melts and the sun begins to shine, Courchevel’s is all set to welcome visitors for an unforgettable summer season in 2024. The picturesque Alpine town is preparing to host a diverse array of events and activities that celebrate its rich traditions while entertaining travellers with performing arts and sporting events. The ongoing summer season will last till September 2024.
One of the highlights of Courchevel’s summer season is the opportunity to experience its unique cultural heritage. The town also offers guided tours of the Vanoise National Park, France’s first national park, which boasts stunning mountain landscapes, lakes, and diverse vegetation.
Performing Arts and Entertainment
Throughout the summer, Courchevel will host a variety of concerts and major events to keep visitors entertained. The Ski Jumping World Cup, Symphony of Light show, and Lumberjack Festival are just a few examples of the exciting performances and spectacles on offer. Guided walks, yoga classes, and giant quizzes will provide a diverse range of activities for visitors to enjoy.
Sporting events and Activities
For the more adventurous, Courchevel offers a wide range of outdoor activities and sporting events. Visitors can try their hand at via ferrata, the highest in France, or engage in road cycling, enduro or electric mountain biking, and downhill biking on well-maintained trails. Tree-top adventure courses, horseback riding, and many other activities are available to help visitors make the most of the summer in the mountains.
Some of the major events scheduled this summer:
LA FÊTE DE LA MADELON
Each summer, the most iconic village festival takes place in the heart of the traditional village of Courchevel Le Praz, when you can enjoy the weekend festivities and experience the customs and traditions of the previous century. On the edge of the lake and in the narrow streets of the village, artisans and producers sell local products. The popular Madelon soup, a symbol of this tradition which has been passed down through generations, is prepared in a 600-litre cauldron where the ingredients simmer for many hours in front of the Sainte Marie-Madeleine chapel.
Dates: 20th- 21st July 2024
TRIATHLON BJÖRKA X3 COURCHEVEL
A triathlon like no other in the world!
Look forward to: a 6,000-metre rowing race on outdoor Ergometers in front of the Olympic ski jumps in Courchevel Le Praz, from 10:30am. Then follows a cycle race (12.2 km/750 metre elevation gain) to the Courchevel altiport located at an altitude of 2,006 metres. The 9.6 km trail race, covering an elevation range of 550 metres, ends with a final sprint on none other than the airstrip, all against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Blanc! A total of 27.8 km with a 1,300-metre elevation gain to finish 2,006 metres above sea level.
Date: 21st July 2024
AMATEUR THEATRE FESTIVAL
For 10 years now, Courchevel’s has put actors under the spotlight during the amateur theatre festival ‘Les 3 Coups’ in Courchevel’s La Tania. Over six days, ten professional and amateur troupes will put on two free shows per day, one in the late afternoon, the other in the evening, and will compete for the Audience Prize and the Jury’s Favourite.
Dates: 21st-26th July 2024
COURCHEVEL SYMPHONIE LUMIÈRE
A stunning sound and light show where the music and graphic effects combine perfectly, offering a magical moment and intense emotions, in the heart of the natural amphitheater of the summits of Courchevel’s.
Date: 31st July 2024
SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP
This must-see event has become an institution in Courchevel Le Praz. Every summer for the last 30 years, the resort has hosted the world’s best ski jumping athletes. More than a hundred competitors from around fifteen different countries will hurtle down the 120-metre ski jump that staged the 1992 Winter Olympic events and is set to do it again in 2030. Some acrobatic displays will round off the show nicely!
Dates: 13th -14th August 2024
SOIRÉE BLANCHE DE COURCHEVEL
In Courchevel, white’s our favourite colour, whatever the time of year! To prove it, Courchevel Le Praz will be hosting the second Soirée Blanche party on 23rd August. The fun starts at 5pm when, dressed entirely in white, you can browse around the stalls (make-up, photobooth, snacks, etc.), enjoy refreshments and watch artists perform prior to the 8pm concert followed by a DJ set. Save the date, ‘white’ now!
Date: 23rd August 2024
THE CYCLING EVENT
For 3 whole days, Courchevel shines a spotlight on MTB in all its forms, from street bike to E-bike and endurance to cross-country! An opportunity for enthusiasts to spend the weekend testing the best spots in a programme that includes street biking in Courchevel Le Praz, an endurance race from La Saulire, an MTB and E-bike ‘Renduro’ race, women-only event.
Dates: 16th-18th August 2024
Come to Courchevel to experience the best summer of your life and create everlasting memories!
For further information, please visit – https://courchevel.com/en
